Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families.

Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

Jhpiego is implementing an ERP -Jhpiego Enterprise Management System (JEMS) and scaling it up to 16 Jhpiego Country Offices.

We are currently recruiting experienced individuals in this project with excellent technical and organizational skills who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multitasking abilities.

Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead JEMS project implementation teams and control JEMS implementation schedule, cost, and ensure satisfactory implementation of the system in various Jhpiego country offices.

The manager will develop and coordinate project plans; communicate changes and progress; ensure timely completion of JEMS projects within outlined budgets and manage project team activities.

Responsibilities:

Work with Project heads and Country Directors to prepare project work plans and contribute to the development of new JEMS modules

Research Organization(s) to Conduct Focus Group Discussions for Somalia based Program Evaluations and Assessments

IBTCI / MEPS is seeking qualified research organization(s) with operating capabilities in Somaliland and/or Puntland to perform focus group discussions (FGDs) as part of its various program evaluation and assessment work in Somalia.

It is anticipated that the supplier(s) should be able to carry out 5 to 10 focus groups in Somaliland, Puntland and Mogadishu

Capabilities statements (no more than two (2) pages) outlining experience and highlighting similar past assignments must be delivered by 16 December 2013 end of business day local time, via email to: dotieno@ibtci.com with the following subject line “Focus Group Discussions in Somalia”.

IBTCI is seekingshort term technical expertsto support an environmental assessment for Somalia.

Requirements:Kenyan experts must have a strong and demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following subject matters: Urban waste management, land use policies and grazing, charcoal production and deforestation, food security and livelihoods, prosopis, toxic waste dumping and disposal, wildlife, and water rehabilitation systems.

Strong preference for:

Experience with environmental assessments

Experience with policy development

Experience with program design

Work experience / expertise on Somalia

Experience working on USG/USAID funded projects in Somalia or elsewhere

Somali speaker (an asset only)

Candidates should clearly highlight their technical areas of expertise and the prior experience making them qualified (based on listed criteria above).

Cover letter and curriculum vitae should be submitted by 16 December 2013 end of business day local time, to: dotieno@ibtci.com with the following subject line “Environmental Expert for Somalia”.

Submissions should clearly state in the cover letter which specific technical expertise among those listed above.

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a registered Kenyan Non-Governmental Organization with a main office in Kisumu City, western Kenya and regional offices in Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Busia, Homabay, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Nairobi, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties.

IRDO’s principal mandate is to improve community health and development gains by promoting local research and implementing evidence-based public health and development programs that respect and leverage community resources.

Following the development of its second Strategic & Development Plan (2013-2017), IRDO is looking for a Resource Mobilization Coordinator to take lead in raising resources required to achieve the five strategic goals.

Position:Resource Mobilization Coordinator

Supervisor:The Director/CEO

Location:Kisumu City, western Kenya

Job Summary:To take lead in raising resources from international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc by providing technical advice, guidance and supporting the development of high quality proposals as well as programs and research activities that aligns to IRDO strategic goals.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead IRDO in the diversification of its sources of income to support its operations.

Lead in the coordination of preparation and submission of project proposals.

Lead in the identification of funding opportunities and support key staff in the preparation and submission of proposals.

Carry out donor mapping, research, situational analysis of donors to understand their priorities, requirements and preferences.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Social/Behavioural Sciences, Development Studies, Community Health and any other related fields. Holders of Masters degree have an added advantage.

Demonstrable experience and knowledge of international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc.

At least 3 years experience and proven track record of generating income from international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st December 2013.

Or Email your applications to: careers@impact-rdo.org.

The Human Resources Officer,Impact Research and Development OrganizationP. O. Box 9171 - 40141Kisumu.

Background:The Higher Education Loans Board was established on the 21st day of July 1995 by Higher Education Loans Board Act, Cap 213A.

The mandate of the Board is to grant loans to students enrolled in higher education and recover mature loans.

As part of the Board’s strategic direction, HELB has kicked off implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning System that will provide seamless integration of its processes to ensure improved efficiency in service delivery to customers.

To ensure success of the project, the Board intends to bring on board an individual consultant to perform the role of project quality assurance over the project implementation period.

The Position:HELB seeks an individual consultant for a period of six (6) months to carry out quality assurance of the implementation of the new ERP.

The consultancy will be divided into two phases I and II.

The Consultant will work closely with the ERP Project team, Internal Audit & Risk Management and ICT functions and will be expected to provide reports to senior management and the board at predetermined frequencies.

The consultant will work with a variety of individuals including analysts, developers, system users, and project management office.

The primary focus of the ERP Quality Assurance Consultant will be to monitor and provide assurance on development, implementation, and documentation all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, defect tracking and reporting, including follow-up and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Develop quality assurance guidelines and plan/ strategy for the project.

Provide status reports to HELB Management and the Board where quality as per predefined standards/ requirements are not being met, including the remediation plans agreed with the Service Delivery leader(s), and track to completion.

Demonstrate collaboration on project teams and interaction with project managers, business and functional analysts, developers and the business community directly related to quality assurance responsibilities and roles.

Experience with programming languages and script development.

Demonstrate test management processes and technical skills, including an understanding of manual and automated test execution and performance related tools.

Demonstrate knowledge using version control and defect tracking methods, including an understanding of associated tools.

Knowledge of project management skills, including an understanding of project management processes and related tools.

Knowledge of application software development life cycle concepts, lean and agile best practices, environment and configuration management, and test management methodologies and practices.

Knowledge in data migration planning, execution and monitoring.

Be a team player with the ability to network with project staff to obtain high standard of performance.

Remuneration: The consultant is expected to quote the expected remuneration for each man-day on the project.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your application, detailed CV, relevant copies of testimonials and certificates, your date time contact, and contacts of three referees, so as to reach the office of chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later that 13th December, 2013.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.

UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.Background Information - Kenya

Kenya

UNOPS Kenya Operational Hub (KEOH) has over twenty years of experience working in East Africa, including large scale infrastructure projects. With a flexible and responsive presence throughout the region, UNOPS is able to scale up rapidly, through various mechanisms into high risk areas which have proven to be beneficial to partners.

KEOH has its own Physical Infrastructure Unit (PIU) which consists of design production office and engineering project management cell, consisting of civil, structural, M&E engineers, architects, design draftsmen and quantity surveyors. This team is supported by its own in-house procurement specialists and logistics support group who perform the tendering and admin support for all projects undertaken by the PIU.

The PIU is providing design and implementation support via its team of site engineers based in Kenya, Burundi, Seychelles and throughout Somalia. All design drawings, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documentation are prepared in-house to ensure the highest quality, standards and contractual transparency.

Background Information - Job-specific

KEOH-PIU offers services that are complimentary to the front end of any physical infrastructure project including, feasibility studies, construction assessments, developing standard systems and manuals for infrastructure development with local government counterparts, detailed construction design and documentation with BOQ’s and specification.

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community.

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

RAN Optimization Engineer - Western Region

Ref:TECHOLOGY-RANOE-DEC 2013

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Regional Network Operation Department-Western Region within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager-RAN Optimization (Rift, Western & Nyanza), the role hold will manage, 3G Network Capacity and Quality Optimization, 3G project Management and coordination and 3G Database management and documentation.

The role holder will also monitor 3G KPI’s and ensure fine tuning.

He or she will maintain accurate site database/ standards for database parameters; ensure the resolution of escalated customer complaints and identification of potential Bottlenecks in the Core PS NW and escalation.

Maintain standards/3G parameter rules on all radio database parameters;

Prioritize customer complaints and provide a solution/ recommendation within the agreed time frame.

Identify and forestall potential complaint areas;

Identification of Potential bottlenecks in the 3G end to end network and escalate to Core PS related concerns.

Role Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, with an emphasis in Radio communications;

3 years of work experience in telecommunication with 1 years minimum Hands–on experience in UMTS Radio Network planning;

Practical knowledge on use of radio planning tool and nominal cell planning;

Candidates with experience in Siemens or Huawei 3G equipment will have an added advantage;

Practical knowledge of 2G, 2.5G network a must;

Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering is a plus.

A team player with excellent problem solving skills.

Note:This position is located in the Western Region of Kenya and the offices are based in Kisumu-Kiboswa area.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Wednesday 11th December 2013.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,Safaricom LimitedNairobi via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community.

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

Merchant Sales Manager

Ref:CBU-MASM-DEC-2013

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Consumer Sales within the Consumer Business Unit Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Merchant Services, the position holder will develop & manage RTM (Route to Market) for Merchant Services & Products; Support Introducers & sales team in merchant roll out of Merchant services & products; Roll out & Implementation of new Merchant products across the market.The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Ensure onboarding for Merchant recruitment is done with SLA;

Ensure achievement of Business Objectives on Merchant recruitment ;

Support prompt & efficient set up of acquired/new Merchants and Businesses;

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

Degree in a Business related field;

Post graduate certification in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage;

Intermediate knowledge of business finance principles is essential;

5 years hands on experience in a Sales Distribution management in a FMCG or service sector;

2 years must have been in a sales ;managerial position, preferably in a fast moving consumer goods company;

Highly results and performance oriented;

Attracting & developing talent;

Building & maintaining relationships;

Excellent team player with good Leadership/mentoring/management skills;

Developing external partnerships and strategic alliances;

Excellent Negotiation/Influencing and Presentation skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

Role Purpose:He/She will oversee the conceptualization, planning and growing the brand equity among SME target market while cultivating new customers and brand advocates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

New Business Development:

Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities

Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining and leveraging your network and identify potential clients and the decision makers within the client’s organization

Research and build relationships with new clients;

Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business, and set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/principals.

Plan approaches and pitches.

Work with solution consultant to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives and

Participate in pricing the solution/service, handling objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.

Client Relation:

Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.

Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs and arranging and participating in internal and external client debriefs.

Business Development Planning

Attend industry functions such as association events and conferences and provide feedback and information on market creative brands

Present to consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products and distribution channels and identifying of opportunities for campaigns, services and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales

Management and Research

Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate and ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management team.

Forecast sales targets and ensure that they are met by the team and present business development training and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff

Track and record activity on accounts and help to choose deals to meet these targets

Work with marketing staff to ensure that prerequisites (like qualification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner; understand the company’s goal and purpose so that it will continue to enhance the company’s performance.

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting in sales pipeline management and opportunity management, all regular and ad hoc sales reports and analysis.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

Degree in Business, Finance or other Relevant field

Membership in related professional organizations

Certifications accreditation in relevant areas

Minimum of 3 years experience in consultative selling and relationship management preferably within multi-national companies

Proven track record in selling high dollar value services.

Better understanding of the industry sector

Identification and development of key partner and vendor relationships.

Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Key Competencies:

Proven track record in sales of quota achievement

Partnering with software, hardware and consulting vendors who have multinational customer base.

Background in business consulting, process analysis design and improvement

Self starter with experience and desire to acquire new business and develop good customer relationships

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.

Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position:

Communications Officer

Location:Eldoret

Program / Department Summary:

Mercy Corps is implementing an over 3 year’s program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering two regions in Kenya; Central and Rift Valley Provinces.

The core of this program will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed empowerment program to support local solutions for community Social and economic development through village bunges.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The two years will provide sustainable financial, Social, political, and skills development assistance to approximately 1.4 million youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

General Position Summary:

The Communication Officer will be based in Eldoret with frequent travel to implementing sites in Rift Valley (7 counties) as required.

In collaboration with the COP, Program Manager, and Field Officers to understand the mission, vision and activities of YYC Regional and create effective communications materials.

Similarly collect and compile information about the YYC Regional program for dissemination to program beneficiaries, stakeholders, the government, CSOs and donors as per the instructions of the Chief of party.

Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities

Provide consistent, reliable, and meaningful communication to various stakeholders in audience-appropriate language and medium

The Communications Officer works with the management team to develop and implement a communications strategy within the budgeted framework.

Provide advice on crafting of relevant program messages and promoting them through established media channels and through direct communications with clients and partners.

Ensure proper and correct messaging of the YYC Initiative by all staff from the bottom up

Communications to various stakeholders with appropriate frequency and timing

Produces program compelling news releases and newsletters in liaison with COP and Country Director.

Maintains and updates further development of our Yes Youth Can website and online presence including the Youth social media.

Oversee and supervise printing and design of publicity materials for YYC- Rift Valley.

To keep attuned to the changes and updates needed on the website and other youth communication channels like face book, twitter etc.

To write “Stories” of cases, individuals and projects to be used in various communications materials.

Participate in planning films and videos on YYC Regional programs as well as formatting & editing Quarterly and Annual reports.

Train a cohort of Youth from Bunges and Boards to be able to document and write their stories and share them.

Compile the weekly report from the program Managers and submit to the COP.

To undertake any other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Roles:None

Reports Directly To:Senior Program Manager

Works Directly With:Program Managers, Program Officers, Specialists, and Field Officers

Education, Knowledge and Experience:

The Communications Officer should have an educational background in public relations, journalism or marketing, but experience and demonstrated skill set will also be taken into consideration.

Must have a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Communications or other relevant degree.

Experience and skills from previous employment are a plus.

Must have good organizational, management and communications skills. In addition, must be able to develop communications strategies, and negotiate and collaborate with partners and outside teams such as printer, web team, film makers etc.

Computer programs and tools the successful candidate should be familiar with:

Ability to work effectively as part of team in a cross-cultural and politically sensitive setting.

Professional communicator who can recognize a story and tell it in a compelling way to media, in newsletters, videos and online

Should demonstrate a passion and a commitment to changing lives of others (especially the Youths) for the better and inspires others in that passion and commitment.

Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people

Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other project personnel

Strong computer and organizational skills

Proactive, creative and problem-solver.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before December 13, 2013 at 4.00 p.m a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references( including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org .

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject: The position and location they are applying for, e.g “Communications Officer-Eldoret”

Applications without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified.

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.

Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position:

Youth Enterprise Specialist

Location:Eldoret

Program / Department Summary:

The Yes Youth Can (YYC) initiative is a complimentary program funded by the USAID and was designed to empower Kenya’s youth population in areas recovering from the post-election violence in 2007/8, through building capacity of youth groups and organizations to engage with markets, governments and communities, and to pursue their legitimate needs and interests more effectively in a way that builds positive inter-ethnic networks.

Mercy Corps manages two regional awards, the Rift-Valley Program which is based in Eldoret, and the Central Program which is based in Thika.

General Position Summary:

Youth Enterprise Program Specialist is a senior level position with Mercy Corps Kenya.

It will be primarily responsible for providing leadership of the Economic Empowerment under the youth Investment fund component of the Yes Youth Can (YYC).

The USAID-funded project to genuinely empower youth in Kenya to develop themselves for greater voice in national and local reforms and to create new opportunities for livelihoods that meet the aspirations of young Kenyans.

The program will support youth in achieving positive change in three major areas:

(1) increased work skills/employment;

(2) increased citizenship/civic engagement, and

(3) increased inter-ethnic engagement.

It is expected that activities will include youth-driven mobilization initiatives that benefit communities and promote citizenship; creation of opportunities for life and employment skills; and initiatives to bring together youth of different ethnicities.

The Youth Enterprise Program Specialist will work closely with the Chief of Party to implement the current YYC Rift Valley regional program Youth Investment fund component (Bunge SACCOs).

The activities under this component include SACCO education on compliance for the CMC & SC committees, entrepreneurship training for youth starting businesses after acquiring loans from the SACCOs, job-skills, value-chains/market linkages and linkage to Value Chain analysis information for SACCO loan Products.

The Youth Enterprise Program Specialist will be responsible for designing and delivery of livelihoods training, SACCO Supervision and management, managing consultants, including international and national sub-grantees, and contractors.

Essential Job Functions:

Member of the YYC Central Program leadership team in partnership with Chief of Party and Country Director;

Direct supervision and indirect supervision of Field Officer and SACCO chairpersons in the four Counties under the program.

Provide technical leadership in value chain/market analysis to identify opportunities for improved Loan products for the SACCOs and business opportunities for young people and other beneficiaries

Provide technical leadership and management of County Youth Bunge SACCOs component across the YYC Program.

Provide technical and management leadership of any small enterprise grants issued by the CBF to individual bunges

Management and mentorship of local program staff and other partners namely the youth county boards, and County bunge SACCOs gradually transferring skills and capacities;

Work with program staff on an ongoing basis to ensure smooth planning, preparation, implementation, and joint monitoring and evaluation of program activities and achievements towards program goals.

Facilitate deliberate linkage of YYC economic empowerment mandate to respective County government ministries, projects and staff to ensure sustainability and ownership

Participate in the YYC programs’ strategic development and way forward process

Provide training and mentorship to MC staff on Enterprise Development and related strategies and applications

Support other Mercy Corps programs towards the attainment of their respective PMPs.

Represent Mercy Corps in related thematic working groups within the Counties

Engage with Government of Kenya national and County Government departments on economic development initiatives in conjunction with the Chief of Party.

Represent Mercy Corps in donor-driven forums/meetings in conjunction with the Chief of Party.

Organizational Learning

As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:Supervision of the Yes Youth Can, Field Officers.

History of working effectively and respectfully with host government, NGOs, contractors and other partners;

Ability to effectively convey programmatic goals, enlists partnerships, and work with a range of program and external stakeholders;

Fluency in Kiswahili

Success Factors:

Innovative, decisive and inclusive leadership approach

Creative and insightful as regards development programming including the relationships between youth development, economic empowerment, peace-building and reconciliation

Excellent communication and team-building techniques

Proven experience managing and building capacity of diverse teams (expatriate and national)

Cultural knowledge, sensitivity and respect

Commitment to oversee projects for their duration

Ability to engage with strategic institutional partners as well as current and potential donors

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before December 13, 2013 at 4.00 p.m a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references( including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org .

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject: The position and location they are applying for, e.g “Youth Enterprise Specialist - Eldoret”

Applications without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified.